HB 50: VHSL; feasibility of adding cricket as a sanctioned sport in Planning District 8.

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Virginia High School League; evaluation; feasibility of adding cricket as a sanctioned high school sport in Planning District 8; report. Encourages the Virginia High School League (VHSL) to conduct an evaluation of the feasibility of adding cricket as a sanctioned high school sport in Planning District 8 and, in conducting such evaluation, to (i) consult with local school divisions, athletic directors, principals, students, community organizations, and youth sports leagues in Planning District 8 to determine interest, costs, facility needs, and other relevant considerations; (ii) take into consideration any legal implications of such a change pursuant to relevant law; and (iii) submit a written report of its findings and recommendations, including a framework with which interested school divisions may petition VHSL to sanction cricket as a high school sport, to the Chairmen of the House Committee on Education, the House Committee on Appropriations, the Senate Committee on Education and Health, and the Senate Committee on Finance and Appropriations and each local school division in Planning District 8 no later than December 1, 2026.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. February 18, 2026Left in Committee Rules
2. January 23, 2026Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 0-N)
3. January 22, 2026Assigned HRUL sub: Studies Subcommittee
4. January 9, 2026Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB50)
5. December 29, 2025Referred to Committee on Rules
6. December 29, 2025Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100261D